Taxonomy

Allocation of populations to races complicated by individual variation, marked difference in size between the sexes, and varying intensity of yellow and buff tones according to plumage wear. Proposed race andrewsi (Myanmar–China border) included in toklao. Three subspecies recognized.

Scientific classification

Class: Aves

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Locustellidae

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Recently erected family#R#R; constituents previously placed in a broad family Sylviidae, typically in subfamilies Megalurinae and Acrocephalinae, as well as a few species previously listed in a broad version of Timaliidae. Internal structure, including addition and removal of various taxa, has steadily been clarified in recent years by series of genetic studies#R#R#R#R; several elements yet to be tested genetically, so some further changes expected. Previously listed as Megaluridae, but (as currently constituted) name Locustellidae has priority#R.

Genus:Megalurus Horsfield, 1821

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Previously considered to comprise up to eight species; all but one since transferred to Cincloramphus, Poodytes or, in one case, Locustella#R.